Palin rails against 'crony capitalism, permanent political class' in Iowa speechFormer Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who has ignited a storm of speculation on whether she will seek the presidency in 2012, delivered a populist broadside in Iowa against US President Barack Obama, the entire political establishment and what she called the 'crony capitalism' that she said is destroying the country. ANI

Rick Perry's book a treasure trove for foesTexas Governor Rick Perry's book appears to be a treasure trove for his foes, with reports saying that he himself noted that he 'wouldn't have written that book if he had the intention of running for the 2012 presidential polls. ANI

England's 1st state-funded 'Free School' is a Krishna SchoolThe Krishna-Avanti Primary School in Leicester City, which opened on September 1, is the first one along with another London school among the 24 pioneering flagship state-funded "Free Schools" set to open in the UK, according to reports. ANI

Pak military 'concerned' over Karachi turmoilPakistan's military establishment is sitting uneasy over the way civilian law enforcement agencies (LEAs) are carrying out 'surgical operations' against miscreants in Karachi, and has demanded an indiscriminate and effective action for restoration of peace in the commercial hub of the country. ANI

Strauss Kahn headed back to FranceFormer International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who has been in the US since being arrested in May over sexual assault charges, is reportedly moving back to France. ANI